Headlines of winter storms make me grateful to live along Ecuador’s Pacific coast. Those of you who are enduring brutal weather, stay warm and safe and well. I wish I could send some of this climate in your direction. Yesterday I pondered how we fell trees for timber or we leave deep scars on Mother Earth so that we can produce concrete – how does one build homes without impacting our planet’s struggling health?
As we peer over the groundhog’s shoulder to see his shadow – or not – take time to peer into Mother Nature’s wetlands and ponder their importance on our planet.

The ponds are off limits before the harvest. After the harvest, the feathered feast begins with no stress!
Today I’ll be driving along Ecuador’s Pacific coast with a great tour group, but wanted to wave a token banner in honor of our precious wetlands. Hop over to SerenitySpell for a refresher course! Preserving Our Future – World Wetlands Day.
Have a good week, everyone! Z